Computers

By Mark Wilson Windows 10 comes with a built-in antivirus tool – Windows Defender – so you might wonder why it’s worth installing a third-party security program like Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition. The answer is superior protection from viruses and other threats, and a far more convenient approach to scans. Bitdefender makes very light work…

By Mark Wilson You would think that software manufacturers would like to make a good impression right from the start, and on this front Avira Free Antivirus is an immediate disappointment. The installation of the antivirus tool not only takes an age, but it’s littered with advertisements for other Avira software. Sure, they’re all free…

By Cat Ellis FocusWriter is a distraction-free word processor specifically designed to help creative writers put their ideas to paper (or screen). It’s not intended for the second and third drafts, when sections need to be moved or cut, paragraphs refined and chapters cross-referenced, which explains the omission of some features we’ve come to expect…

By Jim Hill This substantial multifunction device from the most famous name in office printing should be able to accommodate all the paper-handling demands of a medium, or even a large office, and if not, there’s probably an optional upgrade available that will cover your needs. Xerox sells paper drawers, cabinets and other modules for…

By Cat Ellis Avidemux is a free video editor that’s simple to use, even if you’ve never cut and manipulated your own footage before. Avidemux is best for making quick edits and cuts. For more advanced tasks you’re better off with a tool like Lightworks or VideoPad Video Editor, which offer a full set of…

Microsoft recently outed a brand-new machine called the Surface Laptop to outpunch Chromebooks. But at its steep price, it’s unclear if it’ll ever accomplish such a goal. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

By Cat Ellis Easeus Todo Backup Free takes the effort out of making regular backups. It can make an image of your whole drive, including the OS, so you can restore everything at once without reinstalling Windows and all your programs separately. Easeus Todo Backup will also handle regular backups of your most important files,…

By Darren Allan Microsoft may support a different type of secure login for Windows Hello in the future, allowing users to verify their identity by using a stylus, according to a recent patent. The patent application from Microsoft, which describes a ‘method for authentication with a computer stylus’ (spotted by V3.co.uk), involves the stylus having…

By Cat Ellis MusicBee is a brilliant free music player and organizer to help you enjoy your music collection – no matter how huge and sprawling. MusicBee searches your PC for music and enables you to add tracks from iTunes or Windows Media Player. Once everything has been added to your MusicBee library, the app’s…

By Cat Ellis Piriform CCleaner is a free system tool that removes unnecessary or redundant files, fixes errors and optimizes software to speed up your PC and protect your privacy. It’s one of the most popular PC cleanup tools around, and for good reason. Simply select a drive to scan it, and CCleaner will show…

By Kevin Lee Gaming hardware these days seems to be louder than ever, with exaggerated designs and enough RGB lighting to make the Vegas strip look dull. Thankfully, that doesn’t apply to all gaming hardware, with Logitech being one of the few companies pushing hard against the tide. The Logitech G413 is perhaps one of…

By Mark Wilson WPS Office Free isn’t just an alternative to Microsoft Office – it manages to mimic pretty much the entire look and basic set of features. Available completely free of charge (although there are ads associated with certain features), this office suite comprises a word processor, presentation tool, spreadsheet and more, and is…

By Mike Williams Don’t be fooled by the name – Norton WiFi Privacy isn’t some clever patent-pending wireless-only technology. It’s Symantec’s VPN, and while it will keep you protected on wireless hotspots, it works just as well on whatever other network technologies you might use. We were interested to know about what the service could…

Microsoft announced a new education-focused Windows 10 S and the device lineup could give the Chromebook a run for its money. Windows 10 S laptops from HP, Acer, Dell, Asus, Toshiba and more start at just $189, so here’s the deal. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

By Cat Ellis VSDC Free Video Editor is a feature-packed non-linear video editing suite that can compete with even expensive editing software. There are no extra programs bundled in the installer – just the occasional prompt to upgrade to the premium edition. With VSDC Free Video Editor you can create video projects from a combination…